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First Solos

In aviation lore, the traditional removal of a new pilot's shirt tail is a sign of the instructor's new confidence in his student. In the day of tandem trainers, the instructor would tug at the student's shirt tail whenever he was getting himself into trouble or to signal him to do something. After the first solo, the new pilot is competent in the air and does not need such a safety device.

At Foothills Aviation LLC, we carry on that tradition. When you have completed your first solo trip, the instructor cuts the back of your shirt. Your shirt will be dispayed in our pilot's lounge for everyone to view.

Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all the hard work you, Bart and the rest of your crew put in on our F35 Bonanza, 5038B. You have transformed this Bonanza into a 21st Century Dream Machine. Today, this 60 year old “classic” is truly in a class by herself. I am so...

Mike Eriksen

Wells Propane

Fellow aircraft owners,

I am pleased to recommend 8 Triple 9 Aviation. I will try to make my long story short.

I reacquired a 1976 F33A that I bought in 1997 and sold in 2005. The engine was run out, and I installed a Continental factory remanufactured IO-520BB in May of 2014. From...